Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services. Job Summary The Cook performs a variety of cooking and other food preparation activities in accordance with HAACP guidelines and department policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities 1. Prepares food for patients, visitors and staff utilizing safe handling procedures. 2. Assists in serving food as needed. 3. Performs daily care and maintenance of equipment. 4. Performs cleaning duties and waste disposal. 5. Performs quality improvement activities including, but not limited to, maintaining temperature logs and performing HAACP and safety surveys. 6. Assists Sous Chef in maintaining an up-to-date inventory; rotates and manages stock; fills requisitions. 7. Maintains required competencies within deadlines and keeps current with monthly department in-services. 8. Trayline/Cafeteria responsibilities. 9. Performs other duties as assigned or necessary. * HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred * 1 year of cooking of 3 years of directly related food service experience equivalent * 5 years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volume/institutional cooking is preferred * Serv Safe Food Handlers certification is preferred * Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English * Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations * Ability to adjust recipe quantities based on census volume * Writing skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reports * As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of: * *Medical and dental benefits * 401(k) plan with employer match * Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including six paid holidays * Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: Food Services / Dietary* *Organization: Rushford *Title: *Cook - Behavioral Health Location: Connecticut-Willimantic-289 Windham Rd Willimantic (10534) Requisition ID: 24160724